About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated KYC Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews, verifying customer information, identifying potential compliance risks, and ensuring that customer due diligence requirements are met in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform KYC reviews for new and existing customers.
- Verify customer identity, business information, ownership structures, and supporting documentation.
- Review and investigate potential alerts, discrepancies, and unusual customer activity.
- Perform Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk customers when required.
- Maintain accurate and complete KYC records and documentation.
- Monitor customer profiles and conduct periodic KYC reviews and refreshes.
- Escalate potential AML, sanctions, fraud, or other compliance concerns appropriately.
- Ensure all reviews are completed accurately and within established service-level agreements.
- Stay informed about relevant KYC, AML, sanctions, and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and other internal teams as needed.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience in KYC, AML, Customer Due Diligence, compliance, banking, fintech, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of KYC/AML principles and customer due diligence processes.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to review and interpret customer documentation and identify inconsistencies or potential risks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience handling high-risk customers.
- Familiarity with AML/KYC screening and case-management platforms.
- Experience in banking, financial services, payments, cryptocurrency, or fintech.
Benefits:
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working as a KYC Specialist?
- What is your expected salary range?
Work Location: In person